De'Anthony Thomas Chiefs Uniform Photoshop
 

found this on twitter... for anyone who doesn't want to dig through the big thread

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I was expecting something a bit more... realistic.

I was too. What the hell is that ROFL

What happened to Succop?

What was the name of the kid that did those cool Chiefs paintings? Chris something? It looks like one of his works of art...

"Dat Designs"

Chris Sembower

Chris Sembrower

Probably not the place for this question; but I haven't seen this person play. what is he? Is he another McCluster?

Pretty cool-nice job!!

He's an upgrade. Little bit taller, little bit faster, but a demon running it. He seems to understand blocking as a runner better than Dex did and is certainly tougher to bring down than Dex was.

I'm very excited to see how Reid uses him on offense. DAT and Charles in two back sets are going to be a real bitch for defenses. And this kid is going to excel as a punt returner working with Toub.

Q&A w DAT

When the phone rang and the Chiefs were on the other end, what was your first thought; how did the conversation unfold?

"It was just a great feeling. It was strange getting the call, because during the Combine, during the visits and stuff, I never thought the Chiefs were very interested in me and when they called and learning I'm going to be a Chief, I got very excited and I'm just ready to get to work."

It's your first time to Kansas City; what had you heard about the city and what are your thoughts, after getting into town?

"I heard there's a lot of barbecue, which I love. I heard there's some great fishing out here, so I'm looking forward to that. Most importantly, I'm just ready to perform on the field."

Were you able to see your mom on her special day, before traveling?

"I wasn't able to see her, but she knows that I love her and that I'm thankful for everything she's done for me; I couldn't have a better mom than her."

You met the Chiefs coaches for the first time; what did you take away from your brief conversations?

"It's a great group and I'm very excited to be a part of this group and I just can't wait to be able to contribute."

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...1-813057015aae

I hope the kid pans out but damn looking that pic it looks like the drafted a kid right out of Pop Warner. The NFL might literally crush and kill that Kid.

cool. gracias.

Do yourself a favor and watch this.

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Those passes that McCluster only took for 5-9 yards, are going to go for 10-20 with this kid with a real threat to take it to the house. He's our Tavon Austin except, unlike what happened to Austin in St. Louis, Reid will actually know what the hell he's doing with him.

looks like he actually has to get tackled to be tackled. whereas McCluster could get taken down by a stiff breeze.

00:57. whoa..

The biggest difference between DAT and McCluster is elusiveness and ability to break tackles. DAT's change of direction is amazing while McCluster had nothing but that useless spin move to try and make defenders miss, and he's not going to go down every time he's touched either. We must value that ability to cut on a dime bc we got two of the best backs in the past two drafts in that department.

Pretty sure they're both 5'7".

Thomas measured in at 5'9" at the combine.

Did he? My bad. I could've sworn I saw 5'7".

not worried about his height, but 174 lbs pretty damn small. if there is anyway he could get to 190 and keep his speed that would be a big help for him vs NFL competition

The Black Mamba strikes deadly again!!

They compared peni. De' Anthony won

3:03ish is bad ass.

This guy's jitterbug juke is amazing. It's a full lunge that tricks almost everyone.

A 32 minute highlight reel? Good Lord, my feelings can best be summed up thusly... PBJ

Look at the huge run at 9:04.

#7, Aaron Henry, Ran a 4.54 40 yard dash

#14, Marcus Cromartie, clocked a 4.35 40 yard dash

#12, Dezmen Southward, clocked in at 4.38 in his 40.

What makes Thomas really special is how quickly he goes from 0 to 60. He has special acceleration with elite top end speed.

De'Anthony Thomas had 2 carries in that Rose Bowl game against Wisconsin. He took them for 155 yards and 2 TDs.

After watching those highlights, how the hell did he last until the 4th round?

Size and no real position yet. That plus the failures of LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner in the NFL. I really think it comes down to coaching at this point. Neither the 49ers nor the Panthers had any idea what to do with their kind of abilities.

The other difference between them is that Thomas is a far better receiver coming out of college than either Barner or LaMichael James were. He looks a lot more like Tavon Austin than either of those guys. Thomas is the kind of player that you have to have a plan for if you want to take advantage of his gifts. Reid, if his track record is anything to go by, is fully capable of doing that.

The 1 arm tackle attempts in the beginning would have brought mccluster down. He makes defenders wrap up to bring him down not bad for 175 lb guy. I am not saying he is Jamaal tough but comparing him to a young Charles isn't a stretch. Charles is special so I don't see Thomas being able to have the carries he does but explosive weapon by creating mismatches like Charles does will be great.

Replaced by a spaniard who can kick 55 yarders

Really just drives me up the wall that the same people that were pining for DeSean Jackson are worried about this guy's height and weight when they're virtually identical size.

Anyone who thinks this kid is not better than DMC is crazy. He will be twice as good at WR. Clearly an upgrade.

His bio sounds eerily like Justin Medlock's.

Tavon Austin is 176... Not worried.

Also now his measurements say he is 5'10

He measured in at 5' 9.3". They just rounded it up.

The biggest differences between Thomas and McCluster is that the McCluster we all know was playing against NFL defenses. Thomas' highlights are from college in a system that put up sick yardage and points.

McCluster's college highlights are just as impressive as Thomas'.

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If you want an apples to apples comparison, here is their NFL Combine numbers:

McCluster
5'9"
172 lbs.
Arms: 29 1/4"
Hands: 8 3/8"
40: 4.58
Vertical: 37.5"
Broad: 118"
Bench: 20 reps

Thomas
5'9"
174 lbs.
Arms: 29 7/8"
Hands: 8 1/8"
40: 4.50
Vertical: 32"
Broad: 124"
Bench: 8 reps

The thing that worries me about Thomas is that his final season at Oregon was his worst in terms of statistics/production. Lowest rushing total, lowest reception/yardage total, lowest average yards from scrimmage, half of the touchdowns he had the previous season, etc.

Thomas 2013:
Rushing:
96 attempts
594 yards
8 TDs

Receiving:
22 receptions
246 yards
1 TD

Scrimmage:
118 plays
840 yards
7.1 ypa
9 TDs

McCluster 2009:
Rushing:
181 attempts
1169 yards
8 TDs

Receiving:
44 receptions
520 yards
3 TDs

Scrimmage:
225 plays
1689 yards
7.5 ypa
11 TDs

Thomas injured his ankle earlier in the year and was kind of phased out of the offense. There's really nothing else to it.

I think it's about time we let Succop go, if only so the Chiefs can have a kicker who's capable of getting a touchback in Madden.

:clap: Tell it like it is. Dex was / is MUCH stronger. (So was Dante Hall) DAT is just the kind of guy you worry about not being able to take the pounding of the NFL. He is a little dude on a small frame. If he bulks up, he slows down. Thats why guys like him dont usually make it in the NFL, yet they kick ass in college. BIG difference in talent. Maybe he'll be the exception. IF he pans out, the Chiefs have themselves a great value player.

People keep mentioning Austin. He flashed last year at times, but they were hoping to get more out of him. Other than a few dnamic plays he made, what did he do? Thats why you pick this type of player up the mid to late rounds, rather than the early one's.

Okay, fair enough, Rams are clueless to how to use him...

Here is another similarity you'll probably find fun... DeSean Jackson... 5'10 179

The kid is a baller...I'm very pleased he's a chief..

And yes...I'm a duck fan and have followed his college career..hate losing him early BUT I can take it with him now being a Chief!!!!